AVNET, INC. Sep 11, 2014
Poing / Berlin: The IP500 Alliance has announced that EBV Elektronik, an Avnet (NYSE: AVT) company and the leading specialist in EMEA semiconductor distribution, has become a partner providing a global supply chain and technical support for the IP500 solution / RF module.
IP500 is the global wireless standard platform for security and safety applications in the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape. The IP500 platform focuses on safety and security in building automation applications, allowing for fully interoperable connections between various devices e.g. temperature, motion, smoke, intrusion or HVAC sensors and actuators. By providing an integrated solution, based on 802.15.4 IEEE in the Sub-GHz band, the IP500 Standard is the only standard supporting international safety regulations (e.g. EN, VdS or UL) in an IPv6-based wireless mesh network at an affordable price. The IP500 standard is positioned to further drive applications in price-sensitive IoT segments such as smart grid, lighting or smart metering, as well as wearables with higher integration
"Supply chain and technical support for all IP500 wireless modules is a key element of the IP500 strategy. With its leading experience in distribution and technical support of active devices (modules & chips), EBV will guarantee a high level of technical support to all IP500 OEMs around the world. It is therefore a tremendous asset for the IP500 Alliance and its OEMs to have EBV on board", said Helmut Adamski, CEO and Chairman of IP500 Alliance.
This partnership will also support the IP500 members in applying the interoperable technologies that create opportunities for improved efficiency and faster time to market, which empower IP500 OEMs to launch their products in a local (worldwide) marketplace on time.
"Our relationship with the IP500 Alliance has grown over the past years and we are now proud to announce our active partnership with the IP500 Alliance. We will offer the IP500 modules, called Vesta, as part of our EBVchips program", says Eckart Voskamp, Director EBVchips Program. "EBV is committed to supporting and facilitating the IP500 platform as the de facto standard for IoT safety & security devices and systems globally. By providing global technical expertise in the IP500 domain, EBV will provide supply chain services worldwide for the IP500 solutions as part of its EBVchips program with the goal of delivering a positive contribution to a fully interoperable IoT future for almost every smart device."
The main challenge on a global basis is interoperability, combined with wireless low power network performance in an IoT application. The IP500 alliance is growing at a rapid pace as new OEMs and partners unite to deliver complete eco-systems for IoT applications: EBV Elektronik will now offer the IP500 modules within its EBVchips program, enabling new product and business opportunities for IP500 OEMs and partners. As part of the Avnet organization, EBV will be able to provide worldwide support and distribution.
About IP500 Alliance
The IP500® Alliance is an international industry initiative launched by leading manufacturers (OEMs), users and operators. It has set itself the target of jointly defining, developing, and providing a secure and vendor-neutral wireless communication platform for smart sensing devices for buildings and homes. The new IP500® platform will thereby fulfill all of the technical requirements for secure, interoperable and cross-disciplinary networking of smart devices for use in all areas of building automation.
Today the IP500 Alliance has global OEMs as active members setting the international wireless standard for smart security & safety devices in IoT applications.
About EBV Elektronik
EBV Elektronik, an Avnet (NYSE:AVT) company, was founded in 1969 and is the leading specialist in European semiconductor distribution. EBV maintains its successful strategy of personal commitment to customers and excellent services. 230 Technical Sales Specialists provide a strong focus on a selected group of long-term manufacturing partners. 110 continuously trained Application Specialists offer extensive application know-how and design expertise. With the EBVchips Program, EBV, together with its customers, defines and develops new semiconductor products. Targeted customers in selected growth markets will be supported by the Vertical Sales Segments. Warehouse operations, complete logistics solutions and value-added services such as programming, taping & reeling and laser marking are fulfilled by Avnet Logistics, EBV's logistical backbone and Europe's largest service centre. EBV operates from 61 offices in 28 countries throughout EMEA (Europe - Middle East - Africa).www.ebv.com.
Contact for questions:
EBV Elektronik
Bernd Schlemmer - VP Communications
Im Technologiepark 2-8
D-85586 Poing
Germany
Phone +49 8121 774 635
Fax: +49 (0) 8121 774 426
E-mail: Bernd.schlemmer@ebv.com
IP500 Alliance e.V
Sandy Queck - Office Management
Wittestrasse 30K
D-13509 Berlin
Germany
+49 30 435 725 84
+49 30 435 724 00
E-mail : office@ip500alliance.org
Anja Woithe
PR Manager - Avnet Electronics Marketing EMEA
Im Technologiepark 2-8, D-85586 Poing
T:+49 (0) 8121 774 459
F:+49 (0) 8121 774 98 439
E: anja.woithe@avnet.eu
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